Bridges drops 25 and Brunson adds 24 as Knicks halt Spurs' 11-game winning streak

The New York Knicks delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, shutting down the San Antonio Spurs 114-89 on Sunday to end San Antonio’s 11-game winning streak. Mikal Bridges led the way with 25 points on efficient shooting, while Jalen Brunson added 24 points and seven assists. The Knicks dominated both ends of the floor, holding the Spurs to a season-low scoring output. Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with a double-double as New York earned its 14th win in 18 games and avenged a New Year’s Eve loss.


CAVALIERS HOLD OFF NETS IN TIGHT FINISH


The Cleveland Cavaliers survived a late push from the Brooklyn Nets, escaping with a 106-102 victory in New York. James Harden returned from injury to post 22 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley provided steady interior support. Cleveland overcame the absence of Donovan Mitchell for a third straight game, sealing the win at the free-throw line in the final quarter despite Brooklyn’s strong late rally.

CELTICS DOMINATE GLASS AGAINST 76ERS

The Boston Celtics used overwhelming rebounding to power past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98 at TD Garden. Neemias Queta delivered a career performance with 27 points and 17 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown nearly recorded a triple-double. Boston owned the paint and capitalized at the free-throw line, offsetting 33 points from Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey.

LAKERS CRUISE PAST KINGS AT HOME

Behind a balanced attack, the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 128-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Luka Doncic scored 28 points and LeBron James added 24 as the Lakers completed a successful back-to-back. Los Angeles controlled the tempo throughout, handing Sacramento its third loss in five games.


BULLS END SKID WITH STATEMENT WIN

The Chicago Bulls finally snapped an 11-game losing streak by blowing out the Milwaukee Bucks 120-97. Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double and Collin Sexton led all scorers as Chicago unleashed a decisive 27-0 run spanning two quarters. Milwaukee never recovered, as the Bulls placed seven players in double figures.

TIMBERWOLVES EDGE NUGGETS IN WEST CLASH

The Minnesota Timberwolves strengthened their Western Conference standing with a 117-108 road win over the Denver Nuggets. Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels led a deep Minnesota lineup that swept its road trip. Nikola Jokic’s near triple-double wasn’t enough to stop Denver’s recent slide.


THUNDER, CLIPPERS CAP BUSY NBA SUNDAY

The Oklahoma City Thunder shut down the Dallas Mavericks behind another 30-point outing from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a three-game skid with a 137-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, closing out a full slate of NBA action.